Lake District

Our list of articles tagged with "Lake District."

September 8, 2023

Visiting Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s Home in England’s Lake District

One of our favorite private excursions in England’s Lake District is Hill Top, the former home and garden of the author and illustrator Beatrix Potter. The 17th-century stone farmhouse and cottage garden were a great source of inspiration for Beatrix, appearing in many of her book illustrations.

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November 4, 2020

The Best of Our Private England Tours

England is one of our favorite tour destinations. Enjoy photos of the very best of the country with our private England tours that include top cultural, scenic and culinary highlights of London, Oxfordshire, Bath, the Cotswolds, the Lake District and more.

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August 14, 2020

Private Literary Tours of England

England is an incredible destination for literature lovers, full of landmark literary sites that bring to life favorite authors and characters. Read about some of our favorite literary destinations throughout the country that we can incorporate into any private Artisans of Leisure tour of England.

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September 2, 2016

The Best Luxury and Landscapes in Northern Patagonia, Argentina

Argentina’s Lake District in northwest Patagonia is a region of spectacular beauty—a landscape of dense forests, deep-blue lakes and rugged Andean peaks. In the middle of it all, perched dramatically on a hilltop, is the iconic Llao Llao Hotel & Resort. Founded in 1935, this landmark hotel was built to attract visitors to Nahuel Huapi National Park, […]

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February 13, 2009

Padua: a perfect day trip from Venice

Known as the City of Frescoes, Padua is a compact historic town less than an hour from Venice. It has a lively university atmosphere, great outdoor cafes and a wealth of cultural treasures well worth seeing. In fact, fitting all of them into one day can be a challenge! For our travelers, we take care […]

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